Best of Chuck Hagel

Best of Chuck Hagel

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US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees during his first day at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, February 27, 2013. Hagel was sworn in Wednesday after a divisive Senate debate over his nomination that signals a rocky road ahead as he tackles deep budget cuts and frayed ties with Congress. Hagel, 66, took his oath of office at about 8:30 am (1330 GMT) at the Pentagon as his wife looked on, becoming the first combat veteran from the Vietnam conflict to take up the post. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees during his first day at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, February 27, 2013. Hagel was sworn in Wednesday after a divisive Senate debate over his nomination that signals a rocky road ahead as he tackles deep budget cuts and frayed ties with Congress. Hagel, 66, took his oath of office at about 8:30 am (1330 GMT) at the Pentagon as his wife looked on, becoming the first combat veteran from the Vietnam conflict to take up the post. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON

Chuck Hagel Holds Press Briefing At The Pentagon

Chip Somodevilla

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces a series of reforms to the troubled nuclear force during a press briefing at the Pentagon November 14, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The measures are designed to shore up the US military's troubled nuclear force after a spate of incidents exposed management and morale problems.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces a series of reforms to the troubled nuclear force during a press briefing at the Pentagon November 14, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The measures are designed to shore up the US military's troubled nuclear force after a spate of incidents exposed management and morale problems.

Australian And American Foreign And Defence Ministers Gather Ahead Of Annual Join Ministerial Meetings In Sydney

Lisa Maree Williams

US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel pauses for a moments silence during a wreath laying ceremony on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Sercretary of State John Kerry and US Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel will join Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-Unites States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Sydney tomorrow.

US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel pauses for a moments silence during a wreath laying ceremony on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Sercretary of State John Kerry and US Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel will join Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-Unites States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Sydney tomorrow.

Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel Holds Press Briefing At Pentagon

Mark Wilson

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Australian And American Foreign And Defence Ministers Gather Ahead Of Annual Join Ministerial Meetings In Sydney

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Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel holds his hand up as he speaks during a press conference with Australia's Defence Minister David Johnston on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Sercretary of State John Kerry and US Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel will join Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-Unites States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Sydney tomorrow.

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel holds his hand up as he speaks during a press conference with Australia's Defence Minister David Johnston on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Sercretary of State John Kerry and US Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel will join Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-Unites States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Sydney tomorrow.

Chuck Hagel Holds Press Briefing At The Pentagon

Chip Somodevilla

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces a series of reforms to the troubled nuclear force during a press briefing at the Pentagon November 14, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The measures are designed to shore up the US military's troubled nuclear force after a spate of incidents exposed management and morale problems.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces a series of reforms to the troubled nuclear force during a press briefing at the Pentagon November 14, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The measures are designed to shore up the US military's troubled nuclear force after a spate of incidents exposed management and morale problems.

Senate Armed Services Committee Holds From Top Military Leaders On ISIL Threat

Chip Somodevilla

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel leaves after testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 16, 2014 in Washington, DC. Senators questioned Hagel and and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey about the threat posed by the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel leaves after testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 16, 2014 in Washington, DC. Senators questioned Hagel and and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey about the threat posed by the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL.

Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel Holds Press Briefing At Pentagon

Mark Wilson

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel Holds Press Briefing At Pentagon

Mark Wilson

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey speak to the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon August 21, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary Hagel spoke about the terror group ISIS and the situation in Iraq.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Travels To Mideast

Mark Wilson

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walks to meet with American troops during a visit, December 7, 2014 in FOB Gamberi, Afghanistan. Secretary Hagel visited the Forward Operating Base to meet with Afghanistan military officials and visit with American troops stationed there.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walks to meet with American troops during a visit, December 7, 2014 in FOB Gamberi, Afghanistan. Secretary Hagel visited the Forward Operating Base to meet with Afghanistan military officials and visit with American troops stationed there.

Obama Announces Resignation Of Chuck Hagel As Defense Secretary

Chip Somodevilla

President Barack Obama (L) hugs Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

President Barack Obama (L) hugs Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Visits China

Alex Wong

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (2L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People April 9, 2014 in Beijing, China. Secretary Hagel is on the second stop of an Asian trip, the fourth time since he took office, to Japan, China and Mongolia.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (2L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People April 9, 2014 in Beijing, China. Secretary Hagel is on the second stop of an Asian trip, the fourth time since he took office, to Japan, China and Mongolia.

Defense Secretary Hagel Attends US-ASEAN Defense Forum In Hawaii

Alex Wong

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel receives an update on the phone after a report of a shooting at Ft. Hood, Texas, while he is touring the the USS Anchorage (LPD-23), an amphibious transport dock ship, with his counterparts from Southeast Asia April 2, 2014 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii. Secretary Hagel is in Hawaii to host a meeting of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 1 to 3.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel receives an update on the phone after a report of a shooting at Ft. Hood, Texas, while he is touring the the USS Anchorage (LPD-23), an amphibious transport dock ship, with his counterparts from Southeast Asia April 2, 2014 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii. Secretary Hagel is in Hawaii to host a meeting of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 1 to 3.

Obama Announces Resignation Of Chuck Hagel As Defense Secretary

Alex Wong

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C) speaks as President Barack Obama (L) and Vice President Joe Biden look on during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C) speaks as President Barack Obama (L) and Vice President Joe Biden look on during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

Obama Announces Resignation Of Chuck Hagel As Defense Secretary

Chip Somodevilla

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C) speaks as President Barack Obama (L) and Vice President Joe Biden look on during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C) speaks as President Barack Obama (L) and Vice President Joe Biden look on during a press conference announcing Hagel's resignation in the State Dining Room of the White House November 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sources say Hagel plans to remain in office until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

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US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members and... NyhetsfotoChuck Hagel,Civilperson,Dag 1,Horisontell,Internationell sevärdhet,Militär,Människor,Pentagon,Politik,Prata,Sysselsättning,USA,Washington DCPhotographer JIM WATSONCollection: AFP 2013 AFPUS Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees during his first day at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, February 27, 2013. Hagel was sworn in Wednesday after a divisive Senate debate over his nomination that signals a rocky road ahead as he tackles deep budget cuts and frayed ties with Congress. Hagel, 66, took his oath of office at about 8:30 am (1330 GMT) at the Pentagon as his wife looked on, becoming the first combat veteran from the Vietnam conflict to take up the post. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)